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LS05LML
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS05LML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 16 Sep 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp rusted through
- engine oil level below minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning wire against wheel (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine oil level below minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front exhaust clamp rusted through
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,961 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp corroded & split
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 187,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp corroded & split
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,835 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective By sub frame (6.1.2 (a))
27 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective By sub frame (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,369 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,039 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,078 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,767 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,767 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,852 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,357 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,591 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,655 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside front tyre Dangerous
26 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,541 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,875 MI
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LS05LML was registered on 2005-06-15
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